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Comparison of Theories

In this unit, you studied the major theories in psychology and the theorists who have been influential in their development.

For this discussion, describe the theories that most closely match with your own views of psychology:

  • Paraphrase information from the textbook or other professional sources, describe the major ideas of the theories you have selected, and include the names of the theorists associated with the development of the theories.
  • Provide a detailed description of how those theories match with your way of thinking.
  • Include in-text citations and references for the sources you paraphrased, using APA (6th edition) style and formatting.
  • Before you submit your posts, review the Discussion Participation Scoring Guide to understand the criteria for how your work will be graded.

Response Guidelines

Provide substantive responses to the initial posts of at least two other learners. Contribute to the conversation by asking questions, respectfully debating positions, or responding freely to the topic at hand. Your responses should reference assigned readings as well as other academic references that support your views and writings. Use APA (6th edition) style and formatting for citing your references.

Note: As you read through the posts of your peers, you will likely find opinions and value sets that differ from your own. Remember to be respectful of others’ opinions and value perspectives.

PSYC Discussion Participation Scoring Guide Due Date: Weekly. Grading Rubric Criteria Nonperformance Basic Proficient Distinguished Applies relevant concepts, theories, or materials to argue or support a point of view and posts initial response to discussion by midweek to extend the dialogue. (30%) Does not include a point of view or point of view is not developed. (0–15%) Does not use relevant course concepts theories, or materials to argue or support a point of view. (16–21%) Applies some relevant course concepts, theories, or materials to argue or support a point of view. Posts initial response to discussion by midweek to extend the dialogue. (22–26%) Applies and analyzes most concepts, theories, or materials to argue or support a point of view. Posts initial response to discussion by midweek to extend the dialogue. (27–30%) Applies relevant information (facts, data, evidence, or real world examples) to support point of view, including a discussion of implications and/or consequences of reasoning. Cites and references relevant information according to APA format. (30%) Does not apply relevant information (facts, data, evidence, or real world examples) to support point of view. (0–15%) Applies information (facts, data, evidence, or real world examples) to support point of view, but it lacks relevance and does not address implications of reasoning. (16–21%) Applies relevant information (facts, data, evidence, or real world examples) to support point of view. Does not address implications or consequences of reasoning. Cites and references relevant information. (22–26%) Applies relevant information (facts, data, evidence, or real world examples) to support point of view. Includes a discussion of implications and/or consequences of reasoning. Cites and references relevant information according to APA format. (27–30%) 2 PSYC DPSG Capella Proprietary and Confidential Last updated: 2/9/2011 Criteria Nonperformance Basic Proficient Distinguished Collaborates with at least two fellow learners, relating the discussion to relevant concepts over at least two days to extend the dialogue. (30%) Does not collaborate with fellow learners, or collaboration is not relevant to discussion (for example, merely states “good job” in post). (0–15%) Collaborates with at least one fellow learner, relating discussion to the relevant course concepts. (16–21%) Collaborates with at least two fellow learners, relating the discussion to relevant course concepts, but does not participate in the discussion over at least two days to extend the dialogue. (22–26%) Collaborates with at least two fellow learners, relating the discussion to relevant course concepts over at least two days to extend the dialogue. (27-30%) Applies proper spelling, grammar usage, and mechanics. (10%) Does not apply proper spelling, grammar usage, and mechanics, performing six or more such errors. (0–5%) Inconsistently applies proper spelling, grammar usage, and mechanics, performing less than five such errors. (6–7%) Applies proper spelling, grammar usage, and mechanics, performing less than three such errors. (8%) Applies proper spelling, grammar usage, and mechanics, performing no more than one such error. (9–10%) Participation Guidelines Actively participate in discussions. To do this you should create a substantive post for each of the discussion topics. Each post should demonstrate your achievement of the participation criteria. In addition, you should also respond to the posts of at least two of your fellow learners for each discussion question—unless the discussion instructions state otherwise. These responses to other learners should also be substantive posts that contribute to the conversation by asking questions, respectfully debating positions, and presenting supporting information relevant to the topic. Also, respond to any follow-up questions the instructor directs to you in the discussion area. To allow other learners time to respond, you are encouraged to post your initial responses in the discussion area by midweek. Comments to other learners’ posts are due by Sunday at 11:59 p.m. (Central time zone).

 
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